Kwara: 1,800 teachers trained on enhanced skills
No fewer than 1,800 primary school teachers from the sixteen Local Government Areas of Kwara State are participating in a capacity-building workshop focused on digital literacy, classroom innovation, and modern teaching methods.
The ten-day workshop, which commenced on Monday at Queen Elizabeth Secondary School, Ilorin, is organized by KwaraLEARN in collaboration with the Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board (KWSUBEB) and the Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development.
This initiative is part of the state’s broader strategy to enhance education delivery by upgrading teachers’ skills to meet 21st-century standards.
In his opening remarks, the Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr. Lawal Olohungbebe, urged the teachers to remain committed to shaping the future of the State by equipping the next generation with the right knowledge and values, while emphasizing the state’s readiness to support teachers’ efficiency through continuous training and digital tools, highlighting a transition from an analog to a digital education system.
He said, “The purpose of this training is to empower our teachers to meet the challenges of the digital age. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s administration is committed to global best practices in education, and this workshop is one of several initiatives aimed at transforming our learning environment.”
The Commissioner also expressed confidence that the training would positively impact classroom performance, urging participants to apply the knowledge gained for the betterment of their pupils and the overall education sector.
The Managing Director of KwaraLEARN, Mrs. Laide Abel, congratulated the participants, while urging them to remain attentive and actively engage throughout the sessions to fully benefit from the program.
